08-17-2004 - Regular Meeting - Minutes•
MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
OF THE
WEST COVINA CITY COUNCIL
August 17, 2004
Mayor Miller called to order the regular meeting of the West Covina City Council at 7:03 pm in the City
Hall Council Chambers, 1444 W. Garvey Avenue, West Covina. Rev. Regina Deloach-Bennett of
Shalom Community Church gave the invocation and Mayor Pro Tem. Sanderson led the Pledge of
Allegiance.
ROLL CALL Mayor Miller, Mayor Pro Tern Sanderson
Councilmembers: Herfert, Hernandez, Wong
Others Present: Fields, Nichols, Anderson, Samaniego, Durbin, Taylor, Houser,
Wills, Berry
REPORTING OUT FROM CLOSED SESSION
Assistant City Attorney Nichols reported that all members of the
Council were present for the closed session and that the scheduled
item for discussion concerning existing litigation was held. There
was no final action taken and nothing further to report.
CHANGES TO THE AGENDA None
APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes of the special meeting of July 12 and 13, 2004, were
approved as presented.
PRESENTATION The City's Blue Star program video was aired.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS The following individuals addressed Council regarding a company
called "Jam Packed Productions" operating in West Covina that
swindled them and others. They also felt that the Police Depart-
ment was not doing enough to help them.
Tanya Fitzgerald, Baldwin Park
Teresa Hsieh, Temple City
Melva Fitzgerald, Baldwin Park
Tina from Rancho Cucamonga
Police Chief Wills assured the Council and the citizens that this is
an ongoing, active investigation and that the Police want and need
to take reports from anyone who feels they were victimized.
Robert Moreno, West Covina resident, who was a victim of
the same situation above, but added additional complaints against
the Police Department. Assistant City Manager was asked to
investigate and report back to Council concerning Mr. Moreno's
issue.
John Scheuplein, West Covina resident, stated that in general the
City Council should seriously review contract proposals, issue a
• contract and stick with it, unless something horrible requires can-
cellation. He was referring to graffiti removal issues surrounding
NEW the current contract for graffiti abatement.
Lloyd Johnson, West Covina resident, read his Letter to the Editor
of the Daily Tribune and parts of a response letter from Mayor
Miller.
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Maria Gutierrez of Urban Graffiti Removal addressed Council with
supportive remarks for canceling the current graffiti removal con-
tract and hiring Urban Graffiti Removal.
Juan Reinoso of Urban Graffiti Removal presented a chart of his
own survey of comparisons between Urban Graffiti Removal and
the Girls and Boys Club of San Gabriel Valley and a listing of
graffiti spots in West Covina with corresponding removal times.
Councilmember Hernandez stated his displeasure with the
current graffiti removal provider and requested staff to place the
contract on the next agenda for termination with the intent to hire
Urban Graffiti Removal immediately thereafter.
Mayor Miller requested staff to respond back to Council
regarding the listing that submitted by Mr. Reinoso.
Joanne Wilner, West Covina resident, addressed two Consent
Calendar issues: concerns regarding the Art in Public Places
ordinance proposed for adoption and recommendations for records
contained in the Records Management Manual proposed for
approval.
Royal Brown, West Covina resident, commented on the statements
made by Mr. Reinoso regarding the current graffiti removal
contractor. He also noted that the current provider operates a
juvenile delinquency program in conjunction with the court
system, a very valuable service to the community.
ITEMS CARRIED OVER FROM PREVIOUS COUNCIL MEETINGS
City Manager's Office —
Payment of San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments
FY 2004/2005 Dues
COG Annual Dues Assistant City Manager Fields presented the staff report with infor-
mation concerning the COG's requirement for back dues if the
City Council were to seek reinstatement to the organization once it
has cancelled its membership.
John Scheuplein, West Covina resident, wondered if the Mayor's
stipend for sitting on the COG Board should prohibit the Mayor
from voting on this issue. The Assistant City Attorney answered in
the negative.
Councilmembers expressed their opinions.
Motion by Sanderson and seconded by Hernandez to
disapprove the authorization of payment of dues for the San
Gabriel Valley Council of Governments in the amount of $29,736
($3,000 of which would come from the General Fund). Motion to
disapprove carried 3-2 with Wong and Miller voting.
CONSENT CALENDAR Ordinance for Adoption
Art in Public Places Ordinance (waive reading & adopt)
Ordinance 2117 - ORDINANCE NO. 2117 — AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
Art in Public Places COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA,
AMENDING CHAPTER 17 (Planning) OF THE WEST COVINA
MUNICIPAL CODE ESTABLISHING AN ARTS IN PUBLIC"
PLACES PROGRAM
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Miscellaneous —City Clerk's Office
Records Management Manual and Retention Schedules
Records Management Manual Recommendation is to approve the revised records management
manual with retention schedules concerning the retention and
disposition of City documents and materials.
. City Treasurer's Office
Report for the Month of June 2004
Recommendation is to receive and file.
CONSENT CALENDAR ACTION Motion by Wong and seconded by Hernandez to approve all items
listed on the Consent Calendar, except C-1. Motion carried by roll
call vote:
AYES: Herfert, Hernandez, Sanderson, Wong, Miller
NOES: None
Item C-1 In relation to Item C-1 (Art in Public Places ordinance), Council -
member Sanderson stated her opposition to the financial structure
behind the ordinance and would therefore vote no.
Councilmember Wong favored suggestions made by Mrs.
Wilner to the ordinance and asked if the changes could be made
this evening. Assistant City Attorney Nichols stated that the
changes could be incorporated into the ordinance, but it would
have to be reintroduced this evening with a second reading at the
next meeting.
Motion by Wong and seconded by Miller to reintroduce the
ordinance with the following changes to Section 17-11 concerning
the use of funds: Item C (Art in Education Programs), limit the
plaques and signage to identification only (Item D), eliminate
Items E, F, and G. Motion failed 2-3 with Herfert, Hernandez, and
Sanderson voting no.
City Clerk Berry presented Ordinance No. 2117.
Ordinance 2117 - Motion by Herfert and seconded by Hernandez to waive
Art in Public Places reading of the ordinance and adopt. Motion carried by roll call
vote:
AYES: Herfert, Hernandez, Wong
NOES: Sanderson, Miller
PUBLIC HEARING Exchange of Property Taxes with the County of Los Angeles
Resulting from the Annexation of 3/09 Acres of Land to the
City of West Covina
Location: Northwesterly corner of the Nogales High School
Campus
City Clerk Berry verified the affidavit of publication and Mayor
Miller opened the public hearing. Assistant Planning Director
Anderson presented the staff report.
Public Testimony Mayor Miller opened the public testimony portion of the hearing
and asked for comments in favor of the property tax exchange. No
noneone addressed the City Council and he then asked for comments in
opposition to the property tax exchange. No one spoke to the City
• Testimony closed Council and Mayor Miller closed the public portion of the hearing.
City Clerk presented:
Resolution 2004-71 RESOLUTION NO. 2004-71 — A JOINT RESOLUTION
Exchange of property taxes OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF
LOS ANGELES AND THE CITY OF WEST COVINA
APPROVING AND ACCEPTING THE NEGOTIATED
EXCHANGE OF PROPERTY TAX REVENUE RESULTING
FROM ANNEXATION 2004-03 TO THE CITY OF WEST
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COVINA AND DETACHMENT FROM THE LOS ANGELES
COUNTY CONSOLIDATED FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT
AND LOS ANGELES COUNTY ROAD DISTRICT NO. 1
Motion by Hernandez and seconded by Sanderson to waive
further reading of the resolution and adopt. Motion carried 5-0.
• COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
Mayor Miller recessed the City Council meeting at 8:47 pm in
order to convene the CDC. The City Council reconvened at 8:48
pm with all members present.
MAYOR'S REPORTS No reports.
COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS No reports.
ADJOURNMENT Motion by Herfert and seconded by Hernandez to adjourn the
meeting at 8:50 pm in memory of Muriel Lane, a long time
resident of West Covina. Motion carried 5-0.
Attest:
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City Clerk Janet Berry
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Mayor Mtchae L. Miller
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